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Why Do Some People Have Extra Teeth?

Most people have 20 baby teeth & 32 adult teeth. But for a minority of the…


Dental professional looking at an x-ray of a set of teeth and pointing to a wisdom tooth.

Why Do We Have Wisdom Teeth?

If you have ever wondered why your extra set of back molars are called “wisdom…


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Knocked Out Teeth: A Guide

Losing a tooth suddenly—whether in a sports accident, car crash, fall, or…


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Thumb Sucking: When to Worry

Thumb sucking is one of the most common soothing habits among infants &…


Decoding Dental X-Rays: What Your Dentist Sees

We have all been there—sitting in the dental chair wrapped in a heavy apron…


Baby Sleeping with Pacifier

The Impact of Pacifier Use

Using a pacifier can be a big help for soothing babies, but prolonged or…


Guard Your Teeth

Whether you're shooting hoops, hitting the field, or gearing up for a…


Don’t Get Trapped in the Shame Cycle

People avoid the dentist for many reasons. Cost, residual fear from childhood,…


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Why Your Gums Bleed

It has happened to the best of us: we are flossing & brushing & then—oh…


Multigenerational family reading together.

How Your Smile Changes Over Time

As we age, we see signs of it everywhere—our skin gets more wrinkly, our bones…